Why is it wrong for me to act black?

Question

I don't like being white.

Answer 1

Be whoever you want to be, it's your life.

Answer 2

What is "acting black"? All blacks don't act the same, any more than all of anybody does. If what you mean is acting like a rap asshole, knock yourself out. As for not liking "being white," there's not a lot you can do about it, including "acting;" you'll still be white. If there is something you don't approve of in what you consider to be "white" behavior, don't behave that way. Mostly it sounds to me like you are a teenager engaging in mindless rebellion. Rebels don't follow their own path, they simply refuse to follow someone else's. Try being an individual instead, and you won't have to act like anything but yourself.

Answer 3

It's wrong for you to be anybody but yourself. You're cheating the world of the priceless gift you bring to it by your very life. Only you yourself can adorn the world with who you are, with the unique gifts and talents you were given, with your own brand of charm, sweetness, compassion, humility, modesty, or bravado, cool, and opinionated determination. When you imitate someone else, you're even cheating yourself of yourself, because you're emulating something that you value more than your own self. You need to look into your heart and forgive those that need forgiveness, to quell the anger that simmers against some of your contemporaries, and to forget the trite disappointments you've experiended in your life. Life is about so much more than what you perceive it to be. You are a part, at its very core, of an entire universe, and are made of the same materials and building blocks. You couldn't be inferior to anybody if you tried. Please, don't rob us of what you can bring us. The biggest favor you could do the entire world, is to be the absolute best person you can be. Otherwise, everybody loses. Be bold: be who you are. Assert your place in this world. Give to us and let us give to you. Refuse to bow to outside pressures that bear on your mind and your ego for just a little while, but change the course of an entire life.

I'll pray for you, and if you could find it in your heart to do the same for me, I'd really appreciate it. God bless us all.

Answer 4

Personally, when white people act black, or "gangster" if you will, it's sooo annoying! Your just NOT black and you know what's funny, it seems as though its ok if a black person were to act white. That's just the way it is, it's like a brother and sister for example, the sister can go try on the borther's t-shirts and sweaters, but if that brother were to go try on one of his sister's t-shirts or sweaters it's just not applyable. It just DOESN'T work!
Honestly be who you are not trying to be somehting or someone your NOT! It makes you seem less self confident.
Try it out.. you never know!

Answer 5

What is acting black? If you're speaking a certain way, listening to rap, swaggering not walking, etc. That's not acting black. That's a stereotype. I'm black. Be yourself.

Answer 6

For one thing, how in the hell are you going to "act black"? Your mind is already stuck in a stereotype. Secondly, if you don't like being white, that is your own self hatred and you should seek help.

Answer 7

Act like which Blacks, those family has been in America for centuries, those from northern, southern, or middle Africa, or those from various other regions in the world? Remember, the Aborigines are also referred to as Blacks.

Answer 8

well, try purple, green, or maybe orange..
White is only the color of your skin.. what color are your heart and soul.. your spirit. Seriously.. you're white.. period. But how you act, conduct yourself, treat other people.. is what's important here. Sweetie.. you're missing so much more, if you just focus on someones color.. especially your own. Get over it, and be the very best PERSON - not white person - PERSON you can be.. period!

Answer 9

Don't limit yourself to acting in a stereotypical way. That's so shallow. Don't you have a mind to grow? Learn to be who you were meant to be. Don't tie yourself to a sub-cultural behavior that is dated. Cultures change and how will you act if acting black is no longer the "in" thing?

Be true to yourself.

Answer 10

As long as you act like yourself then you should be fine. However, if you're trying to act black to fit in... then definitely there's something wrong.

Answer 11

Well, if you were born white, you ARE white, and you just need to accept it. It looks stupid for white people to "act" black, just as it looks stupid for anyone to "act" like any other race that they are not.